Scottish Scones
These are the scones I remember as a child growing up in Scotland.
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INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 1 1⁄2cups all-purpose flour
- 2cups rolled oats
- 1⁄4cup white sugar
- 4teaspoons baking powder
- 1⁄2teaspoon salt
- 1⁄2cup currants
- 1
- 1⁄2
- 1⁄3cup milk
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DIRECTIONS
- Combine flour, oats, sugar, baking powder, salt, and currants in a large bowl.
- Mix well.
- Make a well in center.
- Beat egg until frothy, and mix in melted butter or margarine and milk.
- Pour into well.
- Stir to make soft dough.
- Pat dough into two 6- to 7-inch circles.
- Transfer to greased baking sheet.
- Score each top into 8 pie-shaped wedges.
- Bake at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) for 15 minutes, until risen and browned.
- Serve warm with butter and jam.
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